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BC03 OFZ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

220,272 mi
Last recorded220,272 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OFZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 220,272 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 220,272 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 214,036 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 214,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 205,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 205,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 197,939 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 197,935 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 188,212 miles

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full seat belt anchorage check

Fail 17 Feb 2014 188,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full seat belt anchorage check

Pass 6 Feb 2013 187,423 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 187,423 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 180,919 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inside and outside edges

Fail 14 Feb 2012 180,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres starting to wear on inside and outside edges

Pass 25 May 2011 173,227 miles

interior bonnet pull broken

nearside front position lamp very dim

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

Fail 25 May 2011 173,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

engine turbo pipe split/blown off during smoke test

interior bonnet pull broken

nearside front position lamp very dim

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 169,807 miles

both outer cills covered by plastic trim

exhaust heat shield loose / broken

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

oil leak from engine

stone chip in zone A

Fail 21 Apr 2010 169,804 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer cills covered by plastic trim

exhaust heat shield loose / broken

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

hand brake travel high

oil leak from engine

stone chip in zone A

Pass 26 Mar 2009 156,663 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn

rear brake pipes rusty

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Mar 2008 143,735 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 143,720 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2007 127,038 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 127,038 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 109,715 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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BC03 OFZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 73,025 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC03 OFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC03 OFZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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